Report of Chairman of Investigation Committee Ivan Noskevich

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko met with
Chairman of the Investigation Committee Ivan Noskevich to receive his report on
the operation of the agency and investigation of notable criminal cases on 6
September.

“The first issue is the situation in the Investigation
Committee. You know that I am keeping an eye on the operation of the
Investigation Committee. I would like to listen to your opinion and make sure
it is in sync with mine,” Alexander Lukashenko said.

The president also asked about the progress in the
investigation of criminal cases which he is keeping an eye on. “There are quite
a few. There are many criminal cases of this kind. What is the progress in the
investigation? Is everything honest, objective and fair?” he asked.

Besides, Alexander Lukashenko touched upon the
cooperation of the investigation committees of Belarus and Russia. “When
Alexander Bastrykin [chairman of the Investigation Committee Investigation
Committee of Russia] was here we agreed on closer interaction between our
agencies. You have held joint panel meetings, now tell me about your
impressions,” the head of state added.

According to Ivan Noskevich, there are no problems in
the operation of the Investigation Committee. “We are working normally within
the framework of the existing legislation. I cannot mention any tense
situations either. Perhaps, we can work normally because of the current crime
situation,” he said.